Lavender
@orchid9.bsky.social
26 / nb / any -- producing and absorbing art
pfp by @catheadyy
banner by @blindsight
pfp by @catheadyy
banner by @blindsight
As long as you find the skills and strength to dig yourself out each time, you can find ways to make each time a little bit easier. Good luck, we're rooting for you.
December 21, 2025 at 1:47 PM
As long as you find the skills and strength to dig yourself out each time, you can find ways to make each time a little bit easier. Good luck, we're rooting for you.
Man, fix your fuckin goalposts. If you feel the kind of pressure that destroys your mental health this badly, then need to re-evaluate what's really important to you. It's your life, you get to define all of this. Which, yes, is a lot, but it's worth the trouble.
December 20, 2025 at 11:28 PM
Man, fix your fuckin goalposts. If you feel the kind of pressure that destroys your mental health this badly, then need to re-evaluate what's really important to you. It's your life, you get to define all of this. Which, yes, is a lot, but it's worth the trouble.
Your mom may have made you, but its YOUR life. You get to choose what to do with it. Fucking up is part of it, it's what you learn and do differently next time that matters. Even if that takes a long ass time, time is all we've got anyway.
December 20, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Your mom may have made you, but its YOUR life. You get to choose what to do with it. Fucking up is part of it, it's what you learn and do differently next time that matters. Even if that takes a long ass time, time is all we've got anyway.
You cover such an important and overlooked part of the mind, it's raw, and necessary work. Nobody could get onto paper the themes and messages you do.
December 13, 2025 at 2:53 PM
You cover such an important and overlooked part of the mind, it's raw, and necessary work. Nobody could get onto paper the themes and messages you do.
I can't wait to go rogue/fishing holy shit
December 12, 2025 at 5:05 AM
I can't wait to go rogue/fishing holy shit
Normalize saying "nuh uh" to the bad thoughts
December 8, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Normalize saying "nuh uh" to the bad thoughts
The crossover we've all been waiting for!!!!!
November 26, 2025 at 3:20 PM
The crossover we've all been waiting for!!!!!
Second ing this, and you should set up a commissions tab on your website in case you need or want to open some! Alternatively/Additionally, you could set up a lil discord with and announcement when you open comms.
November 21, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Second ing this, and you should set up a commissions tab on your website in case you need or want to open some! Alternatively/Additionally, you could set up a lil discord with and announcement when you open comms.
That dog is in full goofball mode, that expression is just perfect!
November 17, 2025 at 3:21 PM
That dog is in full goofball mode, that expression is just perfect!
Oh my goodness, I didn't know how much the world needed mae in your style until now. You gotta draw some maebae!!!
October 20, 2025 at 12:26 AM
Oh my goodness, I didn't know how much the world needed mae in your style until now. You gotta draw some maebae!!!
Oh MAN I'm so glad you drew these two. Any MaeBae makes it a good day
October 15, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Oh MAN I'm so glad you drew these two. Any MaeBae makes it a good day
A necessary detachment, for art that studies, explores, and expresses these dissociated themes. I think the strength in your art lies in its ability to communicate such abstract feelings with power and speed. As a viewer, I am quickly enthralled and in accord with most of your art within seconds.
September 24, 2025 at 7:01 AM
A necessary detachment, for art that studies, explores, and expresses these dissociated themes. I think the strength in your art lies in its ability to communicate such abstract feelings with power and speed. As a viewer, I am quickly enthralled and in accord with most of your art within seconds.
Take a break or something, don't discredit yourself by just up and giving up
September 18, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Take a break or something, don't discredit yourself by just up and giving up
[EXTREMELY LOUD INCORRECT BUZZER]
September 18, 2025 at 10:46 PM
[EXTREMELY LOUD INCORRECT BUZZER]
Yeah, like big life decision stuff. Which path to take, what passion to pursue, that sort of thing.
September 18, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Yeah, like big life decision stuff. Which path to take, what passion to pursue, that sort of thing.
How do I figure out what's important to me? I can't seem to do so intuitively.
September 18, 2025 at 6:51 PM
How do I figure out what's important to me? I can't seem to do so intuitively.
Tons of rain and hail at the fruit stand today, but it made the day go by fast so I can't complain :]
Currently planning out a leather camera strap for a friend, they're printing out their own roller with a design for me to tool the leather with which will be pretty sick to do
Currently planning out a leather camera strap for a friend, they're printing out their own roller with a design for me to tool the leather with which will be pretty sick to do
September 11, 2025 at 11:54 PM
Tons of rain and hail at the fruit stand today, but it made the day go by fast so I can't complain :]
Currently planning out a leather camera strap for a friend, they're printing out their own roller with a design for me to tool the leather with which will be pretty sick to do
Currently planning out a leather camera strap for a friend, they're printing out their own roller with a design for me to tool the leather with which will be pretty sick to do
You intentionally push yourself out of any comfortable spots, very interesting!
You may find some inspiration listening to Fox Stevenson, if you like punk and are down for electronic. Maybe even some Kae Tempest, they have some potent lyrics as well. I hope the right music keeps finding you!
You may find some inspiration listening to Fox Stevenson, if you like punk and are down for electronic. Maybe even some Kae Tempest, they have some potent lyrics as well. I hope the right music keeps finding you!
August 28, 2025 at 7:50 PM
You intentionally push yourself out of any comfortable spots, very interesting!
You may find some inspiration listening to Fox Stevenson, if you like punk and are down for electronic. Maybe even some Kae Tempest, they have some potent lyrics as well. I hope the right music keeps finding you!
You may find some inspiration listening to Fox Stevenson, if you like punk and are down for electronic. Maybe even some Kae Tempest, they have some potent lyrics as well. I hope the right music keeps finding you!
Your work is just so captivating, it takes physical effort to look away. Thank you for putting what I can only guess is everything you have into it.
My question is, do you have a favorite snack or drink to have while you work on your pieces? Or maybe a favorite kind of music?
My question is, do you have a favorite snack or drink to have while you work on your pieces? Or maybe a favorite kind of music?
August 28, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Your work is just so captivating, it takes physical effort to look away. Thank you for putting what I can only guess is everything you have into it.
My question is, do you have a favorite snack or drink to have while you work on your pieces? Or maybe a favorite kind of music?
My question is, do you have a favorite snack or drink to have while you work on your pieces? Or maybe a favorite kind of music?
I had the same issue with Dave. Once I had to manage two stores AND a farm, I started zoning out. Wayy too much going on.
Doloc is still in early access, so it's worth sitting on if you have other stuff to check out first 💜
Doloc is still in early access, so it's worth sitting on if you have other stuff to check out first 💜
August 12, 2025 at 6:11 AM
I had the same issue with Dave. Once I had to manage two stores AND a farm, I started zoning out. Wayy too much going on.
Doloc is still in early access, so it's worth sitting on if you have other stuff to check out first 💜
Doloc is still in early access, so it's worth sitting on if you have other stuff to check out first 💜
Core Keeper is too heavy on the adventure to be called cozy, but might be of interest as well.
Potion Craft and Trash Goblin were fun, with their own vibes. TG could be a bit saccharine.
Citizen Sleeper might be up your alley?
That's all I can think of, good luck!
Potion Craft and Trash Goblin were fun, with their own vibes. TG could be a bit saccharine.
Citizen Sleeper might be up your alley?
That's all I can think of, good luck!
August 12, 2025 at 5:22 AM
Core Keeper is too heavy on the adventure to be called cozy, but might be of interest as well.
Potion Craft and Trash Goblin were fun, with their own vibes. TG could be a bit saccharine.
Citizen Sleeper might be up your alley?
That's all I can think of, good luck!
Potion Craft and Trash Goblin were fun, with their own vibes. TG could be a bit saccharine.
Citizen Sleeper might be up your alley?
That's all I can think of, good luck!
I played Doloc Town a few months ago. Kind of a sidescroller stardew deal, not too saccharine.
Terra Nil is heavy on the solar punk optimism, not sure if I'd call it saccharine, though.
Dave the Diver or maybe Dredge might fit the bill.
Apico was a hidden gem, saccharine but minimal hand holding.
Terra Nil is heavy on the solar punk optimism, not sure if I'd call it saccharine, though.
Dave the Diver or maybe Dredge might fit the bill.
Apico was a hidden gem, saccharine but minimal hand holding.
August 12, 2025 at 5:19 AM
I played Doloc Town a few months ago. Kind of a sidescroller stardew deal, not too saccharine.
Terra Nil is heavy on the solar punk optimism, not sure if I'd call it saccharine, though.
Dave the Diver or maybe Dredge might fit the bill.
Apico was a hidden gem, saccharine but minimal hand holding.
Terra Nil is heavy on the solar punk optimism, not sure if I'd call it saccharine, though.
Dave the Diver or maybe Dredge might fit the bill.
Apico was a hidden gem, saccharine but minimal hand holding.
Depends on the artform. Videogames seem to get a lot of use out of iterating on mechanics, but if you're a music artist, you don't really wanna hear what other artists you sound like - because it has more of a poisoning effect on the creative process. Generally, comparison IS the thief of joy.
July 8, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Depends on the artform. Videogames seem to get a lot of use out of iterating on mechanics, but if you're a music artist, you don't really wanna hear what other artists you sound like - because it has more of a poisoning effect on the creative process. Generally, comparison IS the thief of joy.
If you're stuck on needing to improve, then find a way to challenge yourself and fight off that imposter syndrome bs! Try a new brush, pose, or even medium. Maybe even make some wacky abstract stuff out of scrap metal, anything to get you doing something you've never done before!
July 7, 2025 at 7:40 PM
If you're stuck on needing to improve, then find a way to challenge yourself and fight off that imposter syndrome bs! Try a new brush, pose, or even medium. Maybe even make some wacky abstract stuff out of scrap metal, anything to get you doing something you've never done before!